Mental Health Practitioner
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG30 4EJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9371-25-0736 |
Summary
The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Have the relevant professional qualification for a Mental Health Nurse Experience of working with older people with mental health problems A passion and understanding for working with Older People Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act The ability to assess risk in both routine and urgent situations Be a car driver with the ability and readiness to travel For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.